Tuticorin port is on the south-eastern coast adjoining the Gulf of Mannar in Tuticorin district, about 600 km south of Chennai.It enjoys a unique advantage by its strategic location close to the East -West international sea route,barely 125 nautical miles from it.It is the first Indian port to receive ISO 9002 Certification.Tuticorin Port offers round the clock service.The Port records a throughput of 1,03,000 TEUS per annum with an average growth rate of about 10 % per annum

Latitude : 8°45°N

Longitude : 78°13° E

PORT DESCRIPTION

Location : Situated on the south-eastern coast in Tuticorin district, about 600 km south of Chennai, enjoys a unique advantage by its strategic location close to the East-West international sea route,barely 125 nautical miles from it.

Climate : Tropical Climate. Tidal Range is about 1 Metre and temperature ranges from maximum of 35° C to a minimum of 20° C.